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Ministry of Trade and Export Development (SK)
Saskatchewan wants to hear about regulations that frustrate you. Whether you're a business owner dealing with permits or a resident navigating government forms, they want specific examples of red tape that wastes your time. The province says it's...
Why This Matters: Ever spent hours filling out government forms that ask for the same information twice? Or waited weeks for a permit that should take days? This is your chance to tell the government exactly what's slowing you down. They're tracking 232,600 compliance requirements—and looking for ones to cut.
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (Federal)
Open until March 31, 2026
The federal government is building a searchable database to help buyers find eco-friendly products. They want input on which environmental certifications and standards should be included. The tool will cover 20+ product categories—from office...
Why This Matters: Sell products to the government? This database could make or break your sales. If your eco-certifications aren't included, you might lose out on federal contracts. Even if you don't sell to government, the standards they set often ripple through the market.
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Ministère de l'Économie (QC)
Quebec is planning its energy future to 2050 and wants your input. The province needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically, which means big changes to how energy is produced and consumed. The Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy is...
Why This Matters: Your electricity bills, heating costs, and even job opportunities could be shaped by these decisions. Quebec is deciding whether to invest more in wind, solar, or other clean energy sources. If you drive an electric car or plan to, this affects charging infrastructure. Rural communities may see new...
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is deciding whether to allow housing on three employment sites near Lisgar GO Station and Burnhamthorpe Road West. These sites currently act as buffers between industrial areas and nearby neighbourhoods. Ontario needs 1.5 million more...
Why This Matters: Live near Lisgar GO or Burnhamthorpe Road West? This could change your neighbourhood. New housing might mean more neighbours and amenities—or more traffic and construction. If you work in the area's industrial zones, this decision affects whether those jobs stay protected from residential...
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is developing a long-term economic strategy and wants your input. The province is asking how to boost productivity, create better-paying jobs, and build resilience against trade uncertainty like tariffs. This builds on 14 months of work...
Why This Matters: Looking for a better-paying job in Manitoba? This strategy could shape which industries get support and where new jobs appear. Small business owner? The plan will affect policies that impact your bottom line. Whether you're in Winnipeg, rural Manitoba, or the North, this is about your economic...
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is transforming a former coal power plant into a 177-acre innovation hub called Lakeview Village. The city wants to know what incentives would attract tech, cleantech, and life sciences companies to set up shop there. They're planning...
Why This Matters: Looking for a tech job in the GTA? This district could bring 9,000 new positions in research and innovation. Live in Mississauga? More local jobs means shorter commutes and a stronger tax base. The city's betting big on cleantech and life sciences—industries that could shape the region's economy...
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge are exploring inclusionary zoning—a tool that would require developers to include affordable units in new housing projects near ION transit stations. The cities want your input on how to balance affordability...
Why This Matters: Struggling to find affordable rent in Waterloo Region? This could create new affordable units in buildings near transit—without relying on government subsidies. If you earn too much for subsidized housing but can't afford market rents, this targets you specifically.
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada, the US, and Mexico will review their trade agreement in 2026. The government wants to know what's working and what needs fixing. This is the second round of public input—the first happened in late 2024.
Why This Matters: Buy groceries? Drive a car? Work for a company that trades with the US or Mexico? This deal affects prices, jobs, and what products are available. If you've noticed supply chain issues or price swings, trade rules play a role.
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London, ON
London is creating a new plan for its downtown. The city wants to know how to make the area more livable, more business-friendly, and more appealing to visitors. Phase 1 gathered initial feedback through surveys and meetings. Now Phase 2 is testing...
Why This Matters: Live, work, or hang out downtown? This plan will shape what gets built and where over the next decade. It could mean more housing options, better nightlife, or easier parking. Even if you don't live downtown, a thriving core benefits the whole city.
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is planning a multi-billion-dollar investment in Churchill, and Premier Wab Kinew wants to hear from residents. The townhall on February 3, 2026 is your chance to ask questions and share priorities about how this northern development should...
Why This Matters: Live in Churchill or northern Manitoba? This investment could reshape your community for generations. Jobs, infrastructure, and environmental protections are all on the table. Indigenous Nations will have a seat at the table too—how that works matters.
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada and Thailand want to negotiate a free trade deal. The government is asking Canadians what they think before talks begin. Thailand is already Canada's second-largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, with $6.37 billion in trade last year.
Why This Matters: Trade deals affect prices at the store and jobs in your community. More Thai imports could mean cheaper electronics and food. Canadian exporters could gain easier access to 70 million Thai consumers. Small businesses and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to weigh in.
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Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (AB)
Alberta wants to create rules for online gambling sites. Right now, many Albertans use unregulated offshore sites with no consumer protections. The government is developing regulations that would require operators to follow strict rules around age...
Why This Matters: Ever gambled online? Many Albertans do, but most sites operate outside Canadian law. That means no recourse if you're cheated, no age verification, and no help if gambling becomes a problem. This could change how safe online betting is in the province.
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is creating a policy to help businesses survive when City construction projects disrupt their streets. Think blocked sidewalks, lost parking, and customers who can't find the front door. The City has tested things like temporary parking...
Why This Matters: Own a shop on a street that's being torn up? You know the pain. Construction can tank sales for months. This policy could mean the difference between staying open and closing up. Even as a customer, you've probably given up on a business because the sidewalk was blocked or parking vanished.
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Canadian Transportation Agency (Federal)
Open until April 7, 2026
When a shipper needs to move freight between two railways, they pay an "interswitching" fee. A court ruled the Agency's method for setting these rates was flawed. Now the Agency is asking: what market factors should influence these regulated rates?
Why This Matters: This is pretty technical, but it affects shipping costs across Canada. Higher interswitching rates mean higher costs for businesses moving goods by rail. Those costs eventually show up in the prices you pay for products.
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Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety (SK)
Saskatchewan is reviewing its workplace health and safety regulations. The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety wants your feedback on the 2020 rules. This is a three-phase review, so there will be multiple chances to weigh in.
Why This Matters: Work in Saskatchewan? These rules affect your safety on the job. Whether you're in construction, healthcare, or an office, workplace safety regulations set the standards your employer must follow. If you've ever dealt with unsafe conditions or think current rules are too strict or too lax, this is...
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Brampton, ON
Brampton is building a medical technology hub around a new medical school—the first in the GTA in 100 years. The city wants input on how to attract health science companies, create skilled jobs, and grow its medical research sector.
Why This Matters: Live in Brampton or nearby? This could mean more healthcare jobs and training opportunities in your community. The new medical school could also improve local healthcare access over time.
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